Supreme Court

Case: 04-0865    
04-0865
09/29/2004
Mandamus Set to Argue
IN RE MERRILL LYNCH TRUST COMPANY FSB, MERRILL LYNCH LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND HENRY MEDINA 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/10/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
06/26/2007Additional citations received.Relator Citing a recent decision by the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in Downer v. Siegel, Cause no. 06-30159 (5th Cir. June 13, 2007).  Opinion attached.  On behalf of Merrill Lynch Trust Co. FSB, et al. (1)
09/12/2005Additional citations received.Relator Copies of a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Cir. in Safer v. Nelson Financial Group, Inc., 2005 WL 1993867, August 18, 2005.
03/22/2005Appendix FiledReal Parties in Interest Amended appendix filed on behalf of Juan Alaniz and Norma Alaniz
03/10/2005Appendix FiledReal Parties in Interest Amended appendix to amended  brief submitted to replace brief that was filed o 02-07-05 on behalf of Juan Alaniz and Norma Alaniz
03/10/2005Amended Brief filedReal Parties in Interest Corrected/amended copy of response briefing filed to replace brief  that was on filed 02-07-04  on behalf of Juan Alaniz and Norma Alaniz  
02/22/2005Reply BriefRelator Relators' reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Merrill Lynch Trust, et al.
02/07/2005Appendix FiledReal Parties in Interest appendix to real parties brief.  (12)
02/07/2005Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real Party in interest, Juan and Norman Alaniz will be relying on the briefs filed in 13th COA.  They sent 12 copies of the brief that was filed in COA.
01/18/2005Brief on the MeritsRelator On behalf of Merrill Lynch, et al.
11/01/2004Appendix FiledReal Parties in Interest Appendix to response to mandamus (12)
11/01/2004Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest On behalf of real parties in interest Juan Alaniz and Norman Alaniz.
09/29/2004Appendix FiledRelator Appendix attached to pet. for review.
09/29/2004Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Pet. for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of Merrill Lynch Trust Company  
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/17/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Relator brief is due 01-17-05, resp brief is due 02-07-05, reply brief is due 02-22-05, all briefs are due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., mlbx rule d/n/a
11/15/2007Case Stored  G02 Row 5 F-3 (1 vol.) & F-4 (3 vols)
11/01/2007Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
11/01/2004Appendix Filed  Appendix to response to mandamus (12)
11/01/2004Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  On behalf of real parties in interest Juan Alaniz and Norman Alaniz.
10/15/2004Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to the petition for writ of mandamus is due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., 11-01-04, mlbx rul
10/10/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/05/2004Case forwarded to Court 
09/29/2004Case Record Filed   Record filed in support of mandamus (2)
09/29/2004Motion for temporary relief  Motion for temporary relief filed on behalf of Merrill Lynch Trust Company
09/29/2004Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet. for review.
09/29/2004Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Pet. for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of Merrill Lynch Trust Company  
09/12/2005Additional citations received.  Copies of a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Cir. in Safer v. Nelson Financial Group, Inc., 2005 WL 1993867, August 18, 2005.
08/24/2007Stay Order lifted  Stay order issued on 1/24/05 lifted
08/24/2007Concurring and Dissenting Opinion deliveredIssued
08/24/2007Concurring and Dissenting Opinion deliveredIssued
08/24/2007Opinion issuedWrit of Mandamus conditionally granted
06/28/2007Additional Copies received  Copies of Additional Cites received, backdated to 06-26-07, date that original was filed. On behalf of Merrill Lynch Trust Co. FSB, et al. (11)
06/26/2007Call received  from Mr. Sharp's assistant letting the Court know that will send today the add'l copies.
06/26/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  to Mr. Joel Sharp.  RE:  requesting add'l 11 copies for the additional cites.  Left message on his AM.
06/26/2007Additional citations received.  Citing a recent decision by the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in Downer v. Siegel, Cause no. 06-30159 (5th Cir. June 13, 2007).  Opinion attached.  On behalf of Merrill Lynch Trust Co. FSB, et al. (1)
06/26/2007Designation of Lead Counsel   Relators' notice of appearance of lead counsel.  Lead counsel is Mr. Joel R. Sharp. (updated in CM)
03/23/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of relators by Charles A. Gall;  argued on behalf of real party in interest by Hector A. Canales.
03/22/2005Appendix Filed  Amended appendix filed on behalf of Juan Alaniz and Norma Alaniz
03/15/2005Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted RLP motion for leave to submit the correct briefing granted.
03/11/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04086505  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed:  11/1/04
03/11/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04086501  Real Parties' Amended Response Brief on the Merits Filed:  3/10/05
(This ebrief replaced the brief filed on 2/7/04 "Brief of Appellees")
03/10/2005Appendix Filed  Amended appendix to amended  brief submitted to replace brief that was filed o 02-07-05 on behalf of Juan Alaniz and Norma Alaniz
03/10/2005Amended Brief filed  Corrected/amended copy of response briefing filed to replace brief  that was on filed 02-07-04  on behalf of Juan Alaniz and Norma Alaniz  
03/10/2005Miscellaneous Motion  Motion for leave to submit the correct briefing filed on behalf of Juan Alanis and Norma Alaniz.  The brief filed on 02-07-05 was sent in error and attorney wishes to replace that brief with this correct brief.  
03/03/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04086504  Relators' Reply Brief on the Merits Filed:  2/22/05
03/03/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #05086503  Relators' Brief on the Merits Filed:  1/18/05
03/03/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04086502  Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed:  9/29/04
02/22/2005Reply Brief  Relators' reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Merrill Lynch Trust, et al.
02/11/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument
02/11/2005Mandamus Set to Argue 
02/11/2005Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
02/07/2005Appendix Filed  appendix to real parties brief.  (12)
02/07/2005Brief on the Merits  Real Party in interest, Juan and Norman Alaniz will be relying on the briefs filed in 13th COA.  They sent 12 copies of the brief that was filed in COA.
01/24/2005Stay Order issuedIssued
01/24/2005Motion for temporary relief disposedFiling granted Relator Merrill Lynch Trust Company, et al's motion for temporary relief granted.  Stay order issued.
01/19/2005Letter Filed  On behalf of relator Merrill Lynch Trust Co.  Relator's ask that Court grant  their motion for temporary relief.  The first upcoming deadline in the trail court is 2-14-05.
01/18/2005Brief on the Merits  On behalf of Merrill Lynch, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
11/15/2007Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 5 F-3 (1 vol.) & F-4 (3 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Merrill Lynch Life Insurance CompanyRelatorMs. Melinda Sims
Mr. Robert B. Gilbreath
Medina, HenryRelatorMr. Robert B. Gilbreath
Alaniz, JuanReal Party in Interest Ms. Nancy M. Simonson
Mr. Hector Antonio Canales
Mr. J. A. (Tony) Canales
Merrill Lynch Trust Company FSBRelatorMr. Jorge C. Rangel
Mr. Jon D. Brooks
Ms. Melinda Sims
Mr. Charles A. Gall
Mr. Joel Randall Sharp
Mr. Jeffrey Crouch
Mr. Robert B. Gilbreath
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
159 SW3d 162, 08-05-04 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Rogelio Valdez 
Trial Court Information
County Court at Law No 4 
Nueces 
Honorable James E. Klager 
03-60747-00-0-4